Criminal Law - Masked Intimidation - Prohibition (Unmask Hate Act)
Sponsor: Adrian Boafo (District 23)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 11:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a person from intentionally harassing, intimidating, or threatening another person while hiding or concealing their face; providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of up to 90 days or a fine of up to $500 or both for a first offense, and for subsequent offenses, imprisonment of up to 180 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000 or both; and establishing certain affirmative defenses for a violation of the Act.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Weisel, Meredithlobbyist | ADL | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sadwin, Rabbi Ariel | Agudath Israel of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snyder, Abigaillobbyist | Baltimore Jewish Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Westry, Phillip | FreeState Justice | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jackson, Candacé | Greater Baltimore Urban League | Oral |
| FAV | miller, deborahlobbyist | JCRC of Greater Washington | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Boafo, Delegate Adrian | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Boafo, Delegate Boafolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Almasy, Seifer | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Gephart, Connor | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVmiller, deborahJCRC of Greater WashingtonRegistered for: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington